The distance between Stoke on Trent and Chelmsford is around 286km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent to Chelmsford by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chelmsford → Stoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Euston and then to Chelmsford.
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Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Chelmsford.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Chelmsford.
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There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Chelmsford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £81 ($95).
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Chelmsford is around 286km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Stoke on Trent and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £81 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia, CrossCountry and Chiltern Railways run train services between Stoke on Trent and Chelmsford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Chelmsford is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Chelmsford. London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) and Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Stoke on Trent and Chelmsford. The distance is around 291km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £81 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 20m | £81($95) | hourly | 286km (178 miles) |
Train via Leamington Spa | 4h 10m | £95($110) | hourly | 313km (194 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 15m | £255($300) | hourly | 398km (247 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 10m | £30($36) | twice daily | 313km (195 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | £51($60) | on demand | 291km (181 miles) |
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